A Promenade in 1908 - Edwardian English 15K Gold Pink Sapphire & Natural Pearl Brooch (EDBR005)

A Promenade In 1908 - Edwardian English 15K Gold Pink Sapphire & Natural Pearl Brooch.  This exquisite brooch is crafted from 15K gold (hallmarked 625, a British Hallmark for 15ct gold), a Chester assay, and a letter date H for 1908. Featuring five natural round cut pink sapphires, six natural English river pearls, Edwardian styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This brooch consists of a decorative gold bar, showcasing an exquisite jeweled wreath. The wreath has a flower in the centre set with a lustrous pearl, and an alternating hot pink sapphire and white pearl surround. The brooch has its original pin and and 'c' hook, and is complete with its original safety chain and security pin. This precious Edwardian brooch would make a very special addition to any fine jewelry collection.

Note: The brooch is accompanied by a professional appraisal. Appraised at $1300.00 (Tax Excluded)The appraisal does not reflect the antique value. 

History: The first recorded use of pink sapphire occurred during the late 1500s when Portuguese explorers traveled to Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon), where they discovered deposits of fine pink crystals.

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Measurements: Face of the Brooch 42.00 mm x 15.00 mm 

Stone Size: Pink Sapphires .15 carats    Pearls 2.00 mm each

Weight: 2.85 grams 

Condition: Excellent   Note: Wonderful complete brooch with safety chain. 

Origin: England, Chester 

Date: Dated 1908